Wineteer Construction.
Planned Right. Priced Right. Done Right.

ABOUT WINETEER CONSTRUCTION

Founded in 1988, the family-owned Wineteer Construction joined the Kansas City home remodeling industry as a residential renovation and restoration firm. Today, Wineteer serves as the proud parent organization of LifeWise Renovations which shares the company’s original commitment to providing Kansas City and the surrounding areas with customer driven design and remodeling services. Wineteer Construction continues to specialize in both commercial and residential renovation and restoration projects with an emphasis on beautiful design, high-quality products and skilled craftsmanship. We are your one-stop-shop for renovations to make your home or business life wise.

Michael Dodd, President and CEO

Mike began his career in the construction industry in 1988 when Wineteer opened its doors to serve the residential remodeling marketplace. He started as a one-man operation and evolved his business into a full-service design and remodel organization. The company has completed everything from small repair projects to complex million dollar whole-house remodels. As a visionary, he co-founded LifeWise Renovations in 2009 to address the growing desire of people who want to remain in the home they love – happily, independently and successfully.

Mike is a member in good standing of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and holds three certifications awarded through his participation and graduation from the following courses: Master Certified Remodeler (MCR), Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR) and Green Certified Professional (GCP). As a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), he holds the Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation. In order to maintain his business license for Kansas City, MO, and Johnson County, KS, municipalities, he participates in annual continuing education courses covering a variety of management and technical areas.

Katy Dodd, Principal

Katy Dodd, Principal, has been part of the Wineteer Construction team since 2009. She is a team leader in solidifying relationships with customers, vendors and business partners, which increases product awareness, market share and company profitability for Wineteer Construction. Katy's main focus is on account management, lead generation, contract negotiation, budgeting, marketing and branding.

Katy has served as a council member on the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), First Suburbs Coalition, where she developed a series and was a featured expert on the benefits of universal design to accommodate multi-generations in the Kansas City community. Currently, she serves on the executive board of the local non-profit, The Grooming Project. Katy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Economics from Rockhurst University.

Jeff Adair, Chief Operating Officer

Jeff brings over 30 years knowledge to assist our team in exceeding customer expectations. Jeff is expert in start-up operations, management, database development and systems engineering, and provides insight into innovative technology to meet the growing market demand for Wineteer Construction’s services.

Most recently, Jeff was a project coordinator for Lexmark Enterprise Software (formerly Perceptive Software), a global technology leader, serving as the liaison to the Lexmark project managers, architects, and builders to ensure project deliverables were met on a timely basis. An entrepreneur by heart, he has founded New Grass Bison Co., which focuses on healthy, non-invasive farming techniques to provide high quality bison meat and MapNotes, which provides specialty maps for military professionals, civil authorities, and outdoor enthusiasts. He has also served in managerial roles for leading companies including Group EM3, Apple, and MacSource.

Jeff graduated from Missouri Western State College with a Bachelor of Arts degree and has proudly served in the Army National Guard.

Nick McIntyre, Senior Vice President

Nick oversees all production and construction of Wineteer's home remodeling projects. Nick studied fine arts and design at Emporia State University and has been working in the remodeling industry since 1991. He has extensive experience designing and building remodel projects, and specializes in using unique finishing skills on furniture-grade cabinetry. He has worked in the remodeling industry as a project manager and owner, facilitating kitchen, bath and room addition projects.

Nick also designs and drafts with computer-aided design (CAD) software programs. CAD produces three dimensional views so clients can better visualize proposed modifications. He has completed his CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist) certification administered through the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and is an acknowledged expert in aging-in-place, universal design and ADA-compliance.

Bruce Balke, Director of Finance

Bruce has lived in the KC metro area since graduating from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration – Major in Accounting in 1983. He has over 20 years’ experience managing all areas of the finance and accounting functions for businesses in a variety of industries, and has also maintained a part-time accounting and consulting business for the past several years. Bruce excels at financial & business analysis, financial reporting, and budgeting & forecasting. Bruce began full-time employment as Director of Finance with Wineteer Construction in 2016 after assisting on a part-time consulting basis since 2013. In addition to his BSBA, Bruce holds a CPA certificate from the State of Missouri.

Theresa St. John, Office Manager

Theresa comes to Wineteer Construction as a professional office manager with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She successfully manages the daily operations of a demanding and fast-paced office. Her dedication and strong administrative skills were developed in a similar capacity during her long tenure at The Corridor Group.

Theresa’s proactive and flexible approach has led her to being the go-to person for anything related to the smooth running of an office. She excels in relationship-building and customer service with her strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.